Radio Bulletin: Week 2

Story 1: Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery was carried out in an Andover service station.


The Shell Garage, on Weyhill Road, was targeted by robbers at around elevenpm on Sunday night. Two men entered the premises brandishing a firearm and a metal bar before demanding money from the till.


The cashier handed over a small amount of cash before the men escaped in a blue Renault Clio with a third male driver.


Nobody was harmed during the incident, but detectives are keen to speak to anybody in the area around the time of the attack, who may be able to help with their enquiries.




Story 2: An Eastleigh Borough Councillor has switched political alliance with only two months to go until local elections.

Councillor Joyce Sortwell, along with husband, Graham, has joined the Conservative Party, after leaving the Liberal Democrats.

The switch is the result of a disagreement with her former party leader, over the West End Parish Council vote.

Mrs Sortwell had this to say about the move:

Audio: http://edublogs.tv/play_audio.php?audio=6807


Story 3: Issues regarding the state of Britain's roads have been highlighted by AA Insurance.
Based on the number of insurance claims last year, damage caused by potholes has risen by six hundred percent.


These figures highlight the after effects of the severe weather during the winter months, as local authorities have been unable to keep the issue under control.


The Government are planning on increasing fuel prices by two point five pence per litre, on the first of April in an attempt to find the funding to tackle the problem.


North Yorkshire county council have also been forced to increase council tax by 8p a week in order to try and control the problem.



Story 4: Residents across the district are being asked to get involved in a sponsored walk to help raise fifty thousand pounds for local homeless charities.


The Rotary Club have set up "Winchester Walk for the Homeless-Beating the Bounds", which will take place on Sunday 9th May.


Walkers can choose between a twelve mile, five mile, or one and a half mile route, with a party to be held at the finish line.


For more information, or to register for the walk, see www.winchesterwalk.co.uk